Q
11. You are driving a new truck with a manual transmission. What gear will you probably have to use to take a long, steep downhill grade?
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AThe same gear you would use to climb the hill.
BA lower gear than you would use to climb the hill.
CShift into neutral and coast.
Detailed Explanation
The correct answer is "A lower gear than you would use to climb the hill.". This is based on federal CDL regulations and safety standards.
Correct Answer: A lower gear than you would use to climb the hill.
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